Samsung PS-42S5S manual No sound or picture, Power button, Check the volume, Has been pressed

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Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer.

No sound or picture	◆	Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
	◆ Check that you have pressed the power button (On/Off) and the
		POWER ( ) button.
	◆ Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.
	◆	Check the volume.

Normal picture but no sound	◆	Check the volume.
	◆	Check whether the volume MUTE ( ) button on the remote control
		has been pressed.

No picture or black and white picture	◆	Adjust the colour settings.
	◆ Check that the broadcast system selected is correct.

Sound and picture interference	◆	Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the television,
		then move it further away.
	◆ Plug your television into a different mains socket.

Blurred or snowy picture,	◆	Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial.
distorted sound		This interference often occurs due to the use of an indoor aerial.

Remote control malfunctions	◆	Replace the remote control batteries.
	◆ Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
	◆ Check the battery terminals.

Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily

◆On your computer check; Power, Signal Cable.

◆The TV is using its power management system.

◆Move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard.

◆On your equipment check (STB, DVD, etc) ; Power, Signal Cable.

◆The TV is using its power management system.

◆Press the Source button on the panel or remote control.

◆Turn the TV off and on.

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Contents PDP-TELEVISION User Instructions Power Cord Owner’s InstructionsVideo Cable PC CableContents Symbols Control Panel Front of the TVRear Panel For further details about connection, refer to pages 58~63Infrared Remote Control Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Assembling the Stand-BaseInstalling the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel Wall Bracket Hinge Accessories Plastic Hanger ScrewAdjust the length Insert and tighten the Captive ScrewStay in place after installation Insert the screw into the plastic hangerSee the figure below Left and right plastic hangersConnecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Connecting a Satellite Receiver or DecoderUsing a coaxial cable Rear of the TVMains lead is attached to the rear of your television Switching Your Television On and OffTo switch your television off, press the power button again Their functions Familiarizing Yourself with the Remote ControlChange channels and adjust the volume Plug & Play Feature Press the Enter button to set the clockFor further details on settings, refer to the previous Choosing Your LanguagePress the Menu button Result The main menu is displayed Press the Enter buttonStoring Channels Automatically Select your Country by pressing the … or † buttonStoring ChannelsManually AutoChannel mode Skipping Unwanted Channels Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbersAssigning Names to Channels Locking the Channel Using the LNA Low Noise Amplifier Feature Fine Tuning Channel Reception Displaying Information Changing the Picture StandardTint Ntsc only Customizing the Picture SettingsResult Following options are available Setting the Picture PC Mode Preset to the PC mode by pressing the Source buttonSetting the Picture PC Mode Positioning and Sizing the screen using Zoom Selecting the Picture SizeViewing the DNIe Demonstration Freezing the Current PictureSetting the My Colour Control Easy Control Emphasizing clear bluesEmphasizing mild greens Emphasizing warm skin coloursSetting the My Colour Control Detail Control Setting the Blue Screen Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature Using the Energy Saving Feature Viewing the Picture in Picture PIP TV Ext.1 Ext.2 AV S-VideoTvpip PIP Table of PIP Settings Easy functions of the remote controlButtons Feature Using the Digital NR Noise Reduction Feature Preventing Screen Burn-in Horizontal Dot Vertical Line TimeReducing the Effects of Screen Burn Changing the Sound Standard Standard Music Movie Speech CustomCustomizing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume AutomaticallySetting the TruSurround XT Off 3D Mono StereoSetting the Melody Sound Selecting the Internal MuteSelecting the Sound Mode depending on the model Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setting the Sleep Timer Switching the Television On and Off Automatically Auto Power Off Viewing an External Signal Source Hdmi on the TV’s rear panelRedirecting an Input to the External Output Teletext Feature Part ContentsDisplaying the Teletext Information Press the TTX/MIX button againSelecting Display Options To display PressSelecting a Teletext Input Connecting to External Input/OutputInput/Output Specification Connecting to the AV Output Connecting to the RCA Input Connecting to the S-Video InputConnecting to the Component Input Connecting to the PC InputHDMI/DVI in connector is used for equipment with a DVI out Connecting to the Hdmi InputConnecting to the HDMI/DVI Compatible To Display the DVD Home Theater Connecting Home Theater SystemConnecting the Home Theater System Setting up Your PC Software Windows only Input Mode PC Video Signal Resolution Vertical HorizontalYour TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. Remote control might not be compatible with allSamsung VCRs, DVD players, Cable boxes, and Set-Top BoxsProgramming the Remote Control for Other Components Power button Check the picture contrast and brightness settingsCheck the volume Normal picture but no sound Check the volumeMemo Memo Memo After Sales Service Correct Disposal of This Product